Wednesday, February 19, 2014

EL MUNDO

Here's the final color version of my latest Loteria card, 'El Mundo'. In English, 'El Mundo' means 'The World'. Those who scored the 2014 John Picacio Calendar will notice that they possess a progress version of this artwork that won't be available elsewhere. I retained the concept of that version, but completely re-did the art from scratch. Here's the new, improved pencil drawing, created for the revised final.

And for those of you unfamiliar with the traditional game of Loteria, here's the Don Clemente/Pasatiempos Gallo version of the card. This is the version from the deck I played with as a kid. I always loved this icon, but as you can see, I've definitely taken 'El Mundo' in a new direction.

Currently calling 'time out' on Loteria, and working on cover art for Dan Simmons' ENDYMION for Subterranean Press. When that's finished, I'll jump back to revising my 'La Escalera' card art for Loteria.

'El Mundo' and 'La Escalera' will be part of my 54-card Loteria deck that I'll be releasing from Lone Boy. Big Loteria product news coming very soon (and the word 'big' is definitely a hint here)!

About Me

JOHN PICACIO is a two-time Hugo Award-winning illustrator of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He is the owner and founder of Lone Boy. His artwork has illustrated the covers of books and works by Michael Moorcock, George R. R. Martin, Harlan Ellison, Robert Silverberg, L.E. Modesitt, Jr., Dan Simmons, Joe R. Lansdale, Jeffrey Ford, Frederik Pohl, James Tiptree, Jr., Mark Chadbourn, and many more. His accolades also include the World Fantasy Award, the Locus Award, seven Chesley Awards, and two International Horror Guild Awards, all in the Artist category. He is currently illustrating more cover and storytelling art for worldwide clients, and more Loteria card art for 2014.